The kiosks will allow passengers to automatically go through the customs process after arriving from cities like London, Panama City, Toronto and Zurich. The program is run by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. (Photo: WTSP)

U.S. and Canadian travelers can use the new system, as can eligible travelers from other nations visiting the U.S. through the Visa Waiver Program. Lawful permanent residents should be able to use the program by the end of the year. (Photo: WTSP)

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TAMPA, Florida - Officials at Tampa International Airport unveiled the latest tool to make life easier for international travelers: the Automated Passport Control kiosk.

The kiosks, unveiled Monday, will allow passengers to automatically go through the customs process after arriving from cities like London, Panama City, Toronto and Zurich. The program is run by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

U.S. and Canadian travelers can use the new system, as can eligible travelers from other nations visiting the U.S. through the Visa Waiver Program. Lawful permanent residents should be able to use the program by the end of the year.

The automated system is free and doesn't require travelers to pre-register or join the program.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

PHOTOS: Scary things stopped by the TSA

This hollowed-out book with two 6 ½” throwing knives was discovered in a carry-on bag at the Washington Reagan (DCA) National Airport in December of 2011. Ninja books are permitted, throwing knives are not. (Photo: Instagram @tsa)

This is a credit card knife; a razor sharp knife that folds up to the size of a credit card. Hundreds of these knives have been discovered at TSA checkpoints this year. Make sure you know what's in your wallet prior to arriving at the airport; having one of these in your possession at the TSA checkpoint could result in a civil penalty. (Photo: Instagram @tsa)

These inert grenades were discovered in carry-on bags at the Houston (HOU), PalmBeach, and LasVegas airports. In fact, over the last 30 days, 19 inert grenades and one live grenade were discovered in carry-on and checked baggage. Please keep in mind that if an item looks like a real bomb, grenade, mine, etc., it is prohibited. When these items are found at a checkpoint or in checked baggage, they can cause significant delays because the explosives detection professionals must resolve the alarm to determine the level of threat. Even if they are novelty items, you cannot bring them on a plane. (Photo: Instagram @tsa)

This bullet and gun knife were discovered in a carry-on bag at the Yuma International Airport. All knives (including knives that look like guns) are prohibited in carry-on bags. However, knives may be packed in your checked baggage. (Photo: Instagram @tsa)

This samurai sword was discovered in a carry-on bag at the #Boston Logan International Airport. As you probably guessed, samurai swords as well as all other types of swords and knives are prohibited from being packed in carry-on bags. (Photo: Instagram @tsa)

Last week, 81 pounds of marijuana were discovered in checked baggage at the Oakland (#OAK) International Airport. Part of TSA's mission is to protect the nation's transportation systems by keeping dangerous items off of commercial aircraft, but when contraband is found, it must be reported to local law enforcement. Especially when it's 81 pounds of contraband. (Photo: Finklea, Gillian)